Mirror Image
Sometimes you hear people make statements about Jesus that are actually expressions of their own views. “Jesus wouldn’t say something like that.” “Do you really think Jesus would vote for that candidate?” “Doesn’t Jesus...
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Persistent Belief
Animals are often imprinted with certain instincts from birth. Sea turtles, for example, know as soon as they are born that they need to get to the water as quickly as possible. Ducklings seem...
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Whose Back Do You Have?
There may be no greater feeling than knowing that someone has your back. It’s a combination of affirmation, confidence in you, and unwavering support, no matter what happens. It may happen only once in...
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Framily
You might be familiar with the term “framily”; it’s a mashup of the two words “friends” and “family.” Framily are friends who are so close that you might think of them as more like...
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A Colorful Kingdom
Some of the most inspiring worship experiences in my life have been in cross-cultural settings. It doesn’t happen often, but a few times in my life I have had the privilege of worshiping with...
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Bridging the Gap
There’s little doubt that Martin Luther King, Jr. has made the single greatest contribution toward racial reconciliation in our nation. His influence continues to be deeply felt, even many decades after his death. Despite...
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Winter Blossoms
Right now, much of the nation is experiencing extreme cold weather due to a polar vortex. Here in South Florida we have our chilly days, but nothing like what the rest of the country...
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Road Trip
Ever go on a family road trip? One of the features of our geography is that you can travel great distances by car without ever leaving the country. Of course, if you live in...
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Let’s Connect
Each day when God had created the world, he declared that his creation was good. But after God made Adam, something was not good. God said, “It’s not good that the human is alone”...
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Everyday Courage
Once in a while you hear stories about regular people who perform acts of heroism: something like pushing someone out of the way of an oncoming train or stopping to help in a car...
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